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    Home » Shogun Sweeps Emmys, Making History and Bridging Cultures

    Shogun Sweeps Emmys, Making History and Bridging Cultures

    September 17, 2024 Entertainment 5 Mins Read
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    The night was already heavy with anticipation when FX’s historical epic, *Shogun*, walked into Emmy history. It wasn’t just another Sunday in Los Angeles—it was the kind of evening where past records fall and new stories take their place. Just a week prior, *Shogun* had swept the Creative Arts Emmys, collecting 14 awards in one go, setting a new bar that even *Game of Thrones* couldn’t top. And as the Emmys continued, the drama added four more wins to its already growing legacy.

    The Japanese-American series “Shogun” made history, winning a record 18 Emmy Awards and becoming the first non-English-language show to win Best Drama Series. pic.twitter.com/zvGrtV9m4m

    — Brut America (@brutamerica) September 16, 2024

    Daniel Levy, co-hosting the night with his father Eugene, joked during the opening segment, “We haven’t even started handing out awards, and *Shogun* has already made history.” It was a half-laugh, half-gasp moment. And it was true. With lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada and lead actress Anna Sawai taking home their respective awards, the night didn’t feel like just another awards show—it felt like a changing of the guard.

    Sanada’s win was more than a personal triumph—it marked the first time a Japanese actor had claimed the lead actor Emmy in a drama. Standing on the stage, his thick-framed glasses glinting under the bright lights, his voice carried something deeper than just pride. “It was an East-meets-West dream project… *Shogun* showed me that when people come together, miracles can happen,” he said, tying his own journey into the larger narrative of the show, which reaches back into Japan’s feudal past. Sanada has been a fixture of both Hollywood and Japanese cinema for nearly six decades, but this win felt like a culmination—his portrayal of Lord Yoshii Toranaga was as much about embodying a complex historical figure as it was about bridging cultures.

    ‘SHOGUN’ won 18 #Emmys, a new record for a single season of TV. 🏆

    • Best Drama
    • Best Directing
    • Best Sound Mixing
    • Best Sound Editing
    • Best Picture Editing
    • Best Cinematography
    • Best Period Costumes
    • Best Main Title Design
    • Best Production Design
    • Best… pic.twitter.com/yOoHASdikI

    — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) September 16, 2024

    *Shogun* itself is a retelling of James Clavell’s 1975 novel, an epic that once sparked curiosity about Japan’s culture in the Western world through its original 1980 NBC miniseries. But this version turned the lens more sharply on the people of Japan, letting them tell their story in their own language. The dialogue, much of it in Japanese, was just one of the ways this adaptation separated itself from its predecessor. The result? A piece that felt more authentic, more rooted, and more relevant.

    When Anna Sawai was called to the stage to accept her Emmy for best actress, it was as if history came full circle. Her portrayal of Lady Toda Mariko, a character once brought to life by Yoko Shimada in the 1980 series, earned her a win that echoed down through the years. Shimada had been nominated back then but hadn’t taken the award. Now, Sawai stood where her predecessor had once hoped to be, teary-eyed in a regal red gown, overcome with the weight of the moment.

    “I was already crying before they even said my name—I’m a mess tonight,” she confessed through laughter and tears. She gave her thanks to the creators, to Sanada, whom she called a trailblazer, and to her mother. “Mom, you showed me what strength really means,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion.

    #Shogun wins 18 Emmys which sets a new all-time record for a single season of a TV series. pic.twitter.com/HFPPfBDUsL

    — Screen Rant (@screenrant) September 16, 2024

    As the night moved toward its conclusion, *Shogun* cemented its place in history, winning outstanding drama series. It edged out heavyweight contenders like *The Crown* and *The Morning Show*. Co-creator Justin Marks, standing before a room buzzing with applause, offered a light-hearted quip: “You greenlit a subtitled, expensive Japanese period piece… and I still don’t know why, but thank you.”

    Sanada brought the night to a poetic close, switching to his native Japanese to honor the creators who had come before him. “The passion and dreams we inherited have crossed oceans,” he said, tying the threads of history, culture, and craft into a moment that felt timeless.

    The night belonged to *Shogun*—not just because of the record-breaking wins, but because of the way it reached across cultures and histories, bringing something new and necessary into the light.

    Major Points

    • Shogun set a new Emmy record, winning 18 awards, surpassing previous frontrunners.
    • Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win a lead actor Emmy in a drama.
    • Anna Sawai’s win for best actress marked a poignant moment, honoring the legacy of the original Shogun series.
    • The show’s authentic retelling of James Clavell’s novel, focusing on Japanese culture and language, resonated deeply with audiences.
    • Shogun took home the award for outstanding drama series, solidifying its place in television history.

    James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News

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